POLICE CLERK (Discovery) - Range 14 to 15 / APD
Municipality of Anchorage, AK, Anchorage, AK, United States
Salary:
$26.36 - $37.11 Hourly
Location :
Anchorage, AK
Job Type:
Regular / Full Time
Job Number:
2026-00282
Department:
Anchorage Police Department
Division:
Records
Opening Date:
04/27/2026
Closing Date:
5/11/2026 11:59 PM Alaska
Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This position is represented by the Anchorage Police Department Employees Association (APDEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.
DEPARTMENT : Anchorage Police Department
HOURS OF WORK : 06:00 to 16:00 or 07:30 to 17:30; FSS or SSM Off
LOCATION : 4501 Elmore Road
To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.
Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.
Example of Duties
Under general direction, the Police Clerk is responsible for extensive contact with the public, both in person and over the phone. Maintain working knowledge of community, municipal, and internal resources and route citizens appropriately. Take reports of crime over the phone and compose formal department police reports. Type and compose routine correspondence, various reports, letters, memorandum. Extensive data entry. Research and enter data from police reports and citations into various computer systems, including but not limited to Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN), National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Records Management System (RMS). Coordinate with internal personnel and external agencies under time constraints to process arrests and charging documents. Perform cashiering functions and process all traffic citations. Process monetary entries for receipt of all monies for various types of permits, fees, reports. Provide court testimony as required. Perform other related duties as assigned.
All Police Clerks with five (5) years position seniority as Police Clerk shall be re-classed to a Senior Police Clerk.
Additional Information:
Under general direction, the Records Discovery Clerk is responsible for accessing current and historical digital media and process requests for duplication and discovery from officers, detectives, prosecutors, or other law enforcement. The Discovery Clerk may be called upon to testify as a chain of custody of such digital media and actions taken in the duplication of media or means of storage. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent,
and
two
(2)
years of clerical office experience.
Must be able to perform all functions of a Police Clerk or Senior Police Clerk.
Must possess and/or obtain:
Satisfactory national criminal background investigation (13 AAC 85.010, and 13 AAC 85.210) and financial review
at time of hire.
Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification
within thirty (30) days of hire.
Satisfactory Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check
at time of hire.
Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) and Anchorage Police Department standards regarding misdemeanor and/or felony convictions, traffic violations, and use of controlled substances.
Typing test at a net speed of 35 WPM
at time of hire.
Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record
at time of hire.
Preference:
Experience in greeting the public, receiving complaints, answering questions, responding to calls and/or transferring calls.
Experience in handling cash and keeping a cash journal for receipts of transaction.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
Health Savings Accounts
Retirement:
State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
401(k) up to 6% employer match
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Employer Paid Benefits:
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Leave Plan
13 Paid Holidays
Education Incentives:
Paid Tuition and Books
4% Pay Raise for Associate's Degree
8% Pay Raise for Bachelor's Degree
Additional Benefits:
Leave accrual earned each pay period
Separate Sick Leave accrual earned each pay period
Shift differentials paid for qualifying swing (3%) and mid (6%) shifts
Take Home Car Program for qualifying positions
For an overview of our medical benefit package go to
01
In order to be considered, applicants
must
provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered
not qualified
for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?
Yes
No
02
Are you a current Municipal employee within the Anchorage Police Department?
Yes
No
03
Do you have at least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent education?
Yes
No
04
What best describes your clerical office experience?
Less than 2 years
2 years or more
05
What is your experience in greeting the public, receiving complaints, answering questions, responding to calls and/or transferring calls?
Less than 2 years
2 years or more
06
What is your experience in handling cash and keeping a cash journal for receipts of transaction?
Less than 2 years
2 years or more
07
Can you type at a minimum net speed of 35 WPM?
Yes
No
08
Do you have a valid State of Alask Driver's License or can obtain one by time of hire?
Yes
No
09
This position requires Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN), National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) security clearances. Do you understand and agree to these requirements?
Yes
No
10
Do you have any criminal convictions?
Yes
No
11
Do you have any pending criminal charges against you?
Yes
No
Required Question
$26.36 - $37.11 Hourly
Location :
Anchorage, AK
Job Type:
Regular / Full Time
Job Number:
2026-00282
Department:
Anchorage Police Department
Division:
Records
Opening Date:
04/27/2026
Closing Date:
5/11/2026 11:59 PM Alaska
Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This position is represented by the Anchorage Police Department Employees Association (APDEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.
DEPARTMENT : Anchorage Police Department
HOURS OF WORK : 06:00 to 16:00 or 07:30 to 17:30; FSS or SSM Off
LOCATION : 4501 Elmore Road
To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.
Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.
Example of Duties
Under general direction, the Police Clerk is responsible for extensive contact with the public, both in person and over the phone. Maintain working knowledge of community, municipal, and internal resources and route citizens appropriately. Take reports of crime over the phone and compose formal department police reports. Type and compose routine correspondence, various reports, letters, memorandum. Extensive data entry. Research and enter data from police reports and citations into various computer systems, including but not limited to Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN), National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Records Management System (RMS). Coordinate with internal personnel and external agencies under time constraints to process arrests and charging documents. Perform cashiering functions and process all traffic citations. Process monetary entries for receipt of all monies for various types of permits, fees, reports. Provide court testimony as required. Perform other related duties as assigned.
All Police Clerks with five (5) years position seniority as Police Clerk shall be re-classed to a Senior Police Clerk.
Additional Information:
Under general direction, the Records Discovery Clerk is responsible for accessing current and historical digital media and process requests for duplication and discovery from officers, detectives, prosecutors, or other law enforcement. The Discovery Clerk may be called upon to testify as a chain of custody of such digital media and actions taken in the duplication of media or means of storage. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent,
and
two
(2)
years of clerical office experience.
Must be able to perform all functions of a Police Clerk or Senior Police Clerk.
Must possess and/or obtain:
Satisfactory national criminal background investigation (13 AAC 85.010, and 13 AAC 85.210) and financial review
at time of hire.
Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification
within thirty (30) days of hire.
Satisfactory Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check
at time of hire.
Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) and Anchorage Police Department standards regarding misdemeanor and/or felony convictions, traffic violations, and use of controlled substances.
Typing test at a net speed of 35 WPM
at time of hire.
Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record
at time of hire.
Preference:
Experience in greeting the public, receiving complaints, answering questions, responding to calls and/or transferring calls.
Experience in handling cash and keeping a cash journal for receipts of transaction.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
Health Savings Accounts
Retirement:
State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
401(k) up to 6% employer match
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Employer Paid Benefits:
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Leave Plan
13 Paid Holidays
Education Incentives:
Paid Tuition and Books
4% Pay Raise for Associate's Degree
8% Pay Raise for Bachelor's Degree
Additional Benefits:
Leave accrual earned each pay period
Separate Sick Leave accrual earned each pay period
Shift differentials paid for qualifying swing (3%) and mid (6%) shifts
Take Home Car Program for qualifying positions
For an overview of our medical benefit package go to
01
In order to be considered, applicants
must
provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered
not qualified
for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?
Yes
No
02
Are you a current Municipal employee within the Anchorage Police Department?
Yes
No
03
Do you have at least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent education?
Yes
No
04
What best describes your clerical office experience?
Less than 2 years
2 years or more
05
What is your experience in greeting the public, receiving complaints, answering questions, responding to calls and/or transferring calls?
Less than 2 years
2 years or more
06
What is your experience in handling cash and keeping a cash journal for receipts of transaction?
Less than 2 years
2 years or more
07
Can you type at a minimum net speed of 35 WPM?
Yes
No
08
Do you have a valid State of Alask Driver's License or can obtain one by time of hire?
Yes
No
09
This position requires Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN), National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) security clearances. Do you understand and agree to these requirements?
Yes
No
10
Do you have any criminal convictions?
Yes
No
11
Do you have any pending criminal charges against you?
Yes
No
Required Question